Political consultations between the MFAs of Armenia and Mexico

On September 23, political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the United Mexican States was held at the MFA of Armenia. The consultations were conducted by Arman Akopian, the Head of the Department of Americas of the MFA of Armenia, and Francisco del Río, Director General for Europe of the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs. \r\n

Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Iran

Edward Nalbandian and Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed in details issues related to the development of cooperation in the fields of trade and economy, energy, transport, agriculture, education, healthcare, culture, nature protection and tourism, promotion of contacts between business circles, and issues of mutual participation in international economic expos organized in both countries. The Minister

Statement by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs at the OSCE Wide Counter Terrorism Conference

In his remarks, Deputy FM Hovakimian stressed that Armenia has been the first country in the framework of OSCE to condemn mass atrocities perpetrated by ISIL and Al Nusra against Yazidis in Iraq and Armenians in Kessab and Deir Zor in Syria. In his words, it is necessary to focus on the prevention of hate crimes since they directly link violent extremism to terrorism.\r\n

Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Finland

On May 2, Edward Nalbandian, who is in Helsinki for an official visit, met Timo Soini, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland.

Edward Nalbandian participated in the EPP Foreign Ministers' Meeting

On March 13, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian participated in the Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the European People's Party in Vienna, initiated by Foreign Minister of Austria Sebastian Kurz.\r\n

Foreign Minister of Armenia received Minister of State for Development and Francophonie of France

On January 23, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Annick Girardin, Minister of State for Development and Francophonie of France.

Edward Nalbandian. The Armenian Genocide Centennial became a symbol of collective memory, gratitude and regeneration of the Armenian people

The Human Rights Council recommended the UN General Assembly to proclaim December 9, the day when the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was adopted, as the International Day of Commemoration of the Victims of Genocide. The UN General Assembly confirmed it by adopting the resolution initiated by Armenia.

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, at the 38th session of UNESCO General Conference

In an era when the protection and promotion of human rights are considered to be the underpinning concept for the civilized world, intolerance towards the values of civilization belonging to others, intentionally damaging or destroying cultural or religious heritage, must be condemned with the same resolve and determination as violence against people. The international community should act in a re

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian's interview to Brazilian newspaper “Estadão”

There are tens of thousands of Armenian living in Brazil, most of them in San Paolo. Two third of our people lives in in hundred countries of the world Armenia is a small country in this geographical part of the world, but we have many Armenians all over the world, we have hundred “Armenias” in the world.

Cultural week in Rome dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

On March 23, cultural week entitled “Armenia. Identity and memory” on the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide kicked off.